tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11619611161296645072014-10-14T01:04:01.596-07:00RC3 Running Chicks of Cave CreekRunning Chicks of Cave Creek"e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.comBlogger104125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-66445896341455170612014-04-29T08:26:00.001-07:002014-04-29T08:28:50.271-07:00More 20 milers!We had a couple of chicks do their 20 miler this past weekend. Angela and Carly finished through wind, rain and from I heard, a little detour in the desert.Carly is training for the San Diego Rock N Roll Marathon and Angela is one of the chicks doing the Mountains to Beach Marathon in Ojai, CAHere they are flat on their backs happy to be finished!Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-79141861384728271472014-04-26T08:04:00.001-07:002014-04-27T10:35:05.419-07:00Chicks Go Back to Boston
Most of this post is from an email that Syndie sent to the group and I loved it so much I wanted to use her words combined with some of my own and share photos of our Boston Runnahs!
Wow. What an incredible day in Boston this week!
For the elite women it was crazy competitive. All three of the top finishers broke the previous course record going under 2:20:43. The top American female Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-39615565204224108052014-04-21T08:13:00.001-07:002014-04-21T08:20:16.927-07:00M2B Chicks 20 MilerChicks training for the Mountians to Beach Marathon in California next month did a 20 mile run this weekend. It was a beautiful morning and we are closing in on 5 weeks before the race. A few of us stopped to take a quick selfie just for funRhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-118702299796842132014-03-10T14:46:00.001-07:002014-04-15T08:44:35.975-07:00Phoenix Marathon March 1, 2014Despite the prediction of lots of rain and wind, we had a few of our chicks representing RC3 this year at the Phoenix Marathon. Some did the full, some did the half.Rhonda and Syndie trying to stay dry at the starting line Su and April keeping dry before the start of the race. Both of these girls did the full marathon.April making her way across the finish line in her very first full marathon Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-5497542836229952562014-03-10T14:45:00.001-07:002014-03-11T13:36:54.997-07:00We've Got Your Back 5K February 8, 2014On of our very own chicks, Susan, put together the first annual We've Got Your Back 5K race and a 1 mile fun run/walk benefiting spinal research foundation.It was a beautiful morning and plenty of our chicks were there to support Susan and to support the cause by running the race and also by volunteering.Thanks to one of the groups "fast" chicks running along side her and pushing her to do it, Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-19741656624742153592014-01-11T10:13:00.001-07:002014-01-11T10:14:14.565-07:00Getting started on M2B 2014 training!The RC3 chicks love the Mountains to Beach marathon so much we are going back again this year! Even though we do not live in the middle of the polar vortex, it was a cold morning (and dark)! Always an adventure with these girls and always happy when the sun finally comes up at the end of our run.Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-6226506991350017622014-01-11T09:53:00.001-07:002014-01-11T09:53:46.736-07:002nd annual RC3 holiday gathering December 2013We had a great time getting together outside of running for some great food and wrapping gifts for the family we adopted for Christmas.Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-27889260353049372912013-09-28T16:49:00.001-07:002013-10-07T17:32:54.497-07:00Portland Girls 20 MilerSome of our Portland girls got their longest training run done of 20 miles a couple of weeks ago. The tapering has started and they will be heading to the Portland Marathon next weekend.
Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-20597617610567433612013-06-04T08:18:00.001-07:002013-10-07T17:34:42.651-07:00Mountains 2 Beach MarathonLots of chicks participated in the Mountains 2 Beach marathon over Memorial Day weekend. All had great finish times with personal bests and lots of fun by the beach!
Lindsay (honorary chick), Jen L, Dara, Cori, Jenn G, Emily H, Amy and Nikki
Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-85168735342205980042013-04-06T19:14:00.001-07:002013-04-06T19:15:41.482-07:00Saturday ChicksOjai chicks had 18 miles to get in today and some of us just met them to do a little more than 3 miles :)
Some of the chicks obviously like pink... Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-13447016608664319272013-04-02T09:55:00.001-07:002013-04-03T06:58:44.702-07:00Girl Scout Thin Mint SprintRenee U and Renee P both ran the Girl Scout Thin Mint Sprint 5K back on Saturday March 9th. It was a cool, cloudy/slightly rainy day but all the kids that showed up didn't care!
I was there to cheer on my little Girl Scout who ended up doing the 5k without me (due to my toe injury) but she had a couple of girls from our troop with her. She was smiling crossing the finish but said she was superRhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-38252305927180344582013-04-02T09:48:00.001-07:002013-04-02T10:03:09.142-07:00Cave Creek Trail RunA few of us chicks (and one chick-daughter) volunteered over the weekend for the Cave Creek Trail Run. It was a nice overcast morning which was perfect for running!
Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-74438314465419758772013-03-11T15:47:00.001-07:002013-03-11T17:10:22.026-07:00Getting ready for Mountains to BeachA bunch of our chicks did the Ojai to Ocean Marathon (and half marathon) in 2012. Some of us went along to be roadies (and to enjoy the nice California ocean breeze, cocktails and awesome fish tacos at Beach House Tacos!
This year, the race name has been changed to Mountains to Beach and we have more chicks heading there for the race. They are getting their training runs in bright and early Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-86074201990129748012013-03-11T07:56:00.001-07:002013-03-11T17:11:30.313-07:00Road Runner Sports 1st Thursday Adventure RunSome of us chicks were addicted to this run last year so we made it to the first one of this year last Thursday night.
I will say the new highlighter yellow shirts are not flattering! There is usually a free beer during the raffle but not this time, only root beer floats :( I guess if we can't have beer, ice cream is a good second choice. We didn't go to the after party at Elephant Bar but Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-25886422035979225242013-03-11T07:48:00.001-07:002013-03-11T08:06:43.087-07:00Phoenix MarathonOne of our chicks (the one wearing the medal) ran the Phoenix Marathon on March 2nd. It was a pretty warm day to run a full marathon and she still did it in 4:10!
Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-34583322602100652442013-03-08T12:22:00.000-07:002013-03-08T12:22:32.236-07:005K9 Walk RunA couple of chicks did the Petco 5K9 Walk Run in Tempe last Sunday.
Lucy and her running buddy Bo
E and her running buddy DaisyRhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-66493020449517506002013-02-25T17:00:00.000-07:002013-02-25T17:07:59.545-07:00RC3 Chicks Run The Mermaid Series AZA few of our chicks ran in a new event in AZ called the Mermaid Series. The series included a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon and a Mini Mermaid 1.5 mile race.
Pictured from left to right: Renee, Syndie and Kim. Renne and Kim did the 10k and Syndie did the half marathon placing 4th in her age group and 17th overall in the half marathon! Way to go Syndie!
A daughter of an RC3 chick, 7 year old Rhonda Whttps://plus.google.com/106742799296309202899noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-84710958480923377182012-01-09T13:15:00.003-07:002013-02-25T14:52:19.760-07:00Reach 11 Sunrise RunBig group for the Halloween weekend run at Reach 11. Nothing better then to see some beautiful sunrises with a group of running chicks!
(l to r-front to back) Paula, Syndie, Elaine, Chris, Jen L., Heidi, Jodi, Emilie, Dara,
Kristin D., Cori, Jen J., Stephanie
"e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-58017262310867208112012-01-09T12:55:00.001-07:002013-02-25T16:43:12.402-07:00Run to Fight Children's Cancer
RC3 Chicks have huge hearts and like to run for causes near and dear. This was the Run to Fight Children's Cancer October 15, 2011.
Kristin (424), Elaine (304), Emily (240), Christina (453) and Shelley L.
"e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-76502340533799645782012-01-09T12:48:00.000-07:002012-01-09T12:48:29.643-07:00Pre Long Beach Marathon Training Run
Another glorious group run for RC3 chicks. September 29th pre Long Beach Marathon training run.
(Left to Right) Nikki, Syndie, Emily, Susie, Shelly, Jennifer and Dara"e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-23110022305887070272011-09-19T18:11:00.002-07:002011-09-19T18:11:25.368-07:00RC3 Chicks Dinner for Ronald McDonald House
One thing is clear about all the women in RC3. They really have big hearts and some were there to help our current celebrity McRunnerette (Emily Strunk-Helm) prepare dinner for the residents at the Ronald McDonald House in Phoenix.
The Ronald McDonald House provides a “home away from home” for children and their families who travel to Phoenix to receive treatment for serious, often "e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-78217014139481037892011-09-19T17:30:00.001-07:002011-09-19T17:30:49.213-07:00Oregon Wine Country Half MarathonA few RC3 chicks took the opportunity to escape the Phoenix heat on labor day weekend and run in Oregon in the Willamette Valley region. We did Destination Races Wine Country Half Marathon. We had a team put together with a few friend recruits that Darris recruited. Some really great runs with highlighted by a PR run of 1:57 by Wendy (who happened to be our oldest team member and thus netting the"e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-58385015753982270732011-09-19T17:13:00.003-07:002011-09-19T17:14:00.795-07:00Peavine Trail Run
It's was so wicked hot this August that we decided to get out of town and head to Prescott for one of our long runs. RC3 chicks did this a couple years ago on the Peavine trail in Prescott. We also did the Peavine this year however we went a little farther by taking the connecting Iron King trail. It made for a great 14 mile route. Susie, Emily & Shelly were a bit more ambitious and went out for"e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-5894754673161838012011-07-31T11:45:00.009-07:002011-07-31T16:41:31.064-07:00Chicks run San Diego Marathon, Half Marathon & RelayThank you Paula for the photos of our San Diego Rock-n-Roll Marathon and half marathon & relay participants (race day was June 5th). As always RC3 chicks rock every Rock-n-Roll event they sign up for. We're so proud of them for going the distance! Missing photos of some of the relay chicks and of Chris Brown who ran a speedy half marathon. Emma & Katie are Paula's awesome running girls and part "e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1161961116129664507.post-32953861542960033422011-07-26T20:38:00.007-07:002011-07-26T21:17:35.805-07:00Some Chicks are "Tri'ing"Triathlon has infiltrated our running club. There are a few of us running, biking and swimming these days. Emilie and buddy, Chantal did a JCC sprint triathlon in February. I went along to hold their stuff and take some photos. Both did great and medaled!Emilie getting her number marked.Chantal & Emilie before the swim. It was cold outside! Thank God for RC3 sweatshirts!Emilie swimming...Emilie "e"http://www.blogger.com/profile/12875683842089938079noreply@blogger.com0